GE Flying from YYZ to Europe and Back
Dec 16, 2016 | 8:26 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 3
GE Flying from YYZ to Europe and Back
I'm a U.S. citizen with GE and I will be driving from the U.S. to Canada and then flying roundtrip YYZ-ATH.
For the flight portion:
1. Can I use the express lane for our YYZ departure? I believe there is a GE kiosk, but is that only for flights from Canada to U.S.?
2. Can I bypass any lines when arriving back at YYZ? YYZ is listed as a GE airport. Can I use GE at YYZ like I do when arriving at a U.S. airport?
Thanks!
For the flight portion:
1. Can I use the express lane for our YYZ departure? I believe there is a GE kiosk, but is that only for flights from Canada to U.S.?
2. Can I bypass any lines when arriving back at YYZ? YYZ is listed as a GE airport. Can I use GE at YYZ like I do when arriving at a U.S. airport?
Thanks!
Dec 16, 2016 | 10:27 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: SEA, or BOS, or MUC, or other places (probably connecting). "Detroit, Michigan is in the Eastern time zone."
Programs: DL GM/1MM, NEXUS/GE, CLEAR, Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,210
1. You should be able to use the CATSA Trusted Traveller line by showing your Global Entry card. (Unlike TSA Pre, the CATSA TT line doesn't depend on airlines showing it on your boarding pass.)
2. You'll have to enter Canada the old-fashioned way; only NEXUS/Canpass will speed that up, not Global Entry. If you were flying on to the US you would be able to use Global Entry to get through US preclearance, but you're driving so no.
2. You'll have to enter Canada the old-fashioned way; only NEXUS/Canpass will speed that up, not Global Entry. If you were flying on to the US you would be able to use Global Entry to get through US preclearance, but you're driving so no.
Last edited by CKDGM; Dec 16, 2016 at 10:28 am Reason: clean up phrasing a bit
Dec 23, 2016 | 1:45 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YQR
Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.
Posts: 1,181
Being so close to Canada, you might want to consider upgrading to NEXUS which would give you more convenience in travel such as what you're doing.
For now, GE gives you benefits returning to the US at the land border (as it would if you were flying out of Toronto to your US destination), and might let you use the trusted traveler line when departing Toronto as mentioned above (ask and see; no harm; but you'll need the Global Entry card which I understand is optional). It won't give you any help in entering Canada upon your return, nor at the land border on the way out.
For now, GE gives you benefits returning to the US at the land border (as it would if you were flying out of Toronto to your US destination), and might let you use the trusted traveler line when departing Toronto as mentioned above (ask and see; no harm; but you'll need the Global Entry card which I understand is optional). It won't give you any help in entering Canada upon your return, nor at the land border on the way out.
